{"product_id":"natchez-ms-workshop-with-wyatt-october-28-29-2027","title":"Natchez, MS | Workshop with Wyatt | October 28 \u0026 29, 2027","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatchez Watercolor Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober 28–29, 2027 | Natchez, Mississippi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-Day Workshop | $575\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreakfast \u0026amp; Lunch included each day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin watercolor artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWyatt Waters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for two days of plein air painting in historic Natchez, Mississippi — a city filled with architectural beauty, layered history, dramatic views and distinctive Southern character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its grand homes, historic churches, river vistas, downtown streets and intimate garden spaces, Natchez offers an extraordinary range of subjects for watercolor. Over the course of two days, participants will paint on location and experience the city through the same careful observation that shapes Wyatt’s own work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe workshop is designed for watercolor painters of all experience levels. Wyatt will demonstrate his approach to seeing and simplifying a scene, establishing strong values, working with color and capturing the atmosphere of a place without becoming overwhelmed by detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the workshop, Wyatt will paint alongside the group, demonstrate his process and work individually with participants as they develop their own paintings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach day will include a combination of demonstration, instruction and plenty of time to paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWyatt’s teaching emphasizes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elearning how to see\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — identifying what is most important in a scene, understanding value relationships and making intentional choices before and during the painting process. Participants will also work on composition, drawing, color, light and developing the confidence to respond to what is happening in front of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is a plein air workshop, our painting locations will be selected with both the subject and conditions in mind. Possible subjects include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric Natchez architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDowntown streetscapes and storefronts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChurches, gardens and public spaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiver views and overlooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern homes and architectural details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople and everyday activity around town\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the experience is learning to adapt to the conditions that make plein air painting both challenging and rewarding — changing light, weather, movement and the unexpected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thursday \u0026amp; Friday, October 28–29, 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natchez, Mississippi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Fee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $575\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe workshop fee includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo full days of watercolor instruction with Wyatt Waters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainting demonstrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual guidance throughout each painting session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup discussion and critique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreakfast \u0026amp; Lunch each day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants are responsible for their own watercolor supplies, lodging, transportation and meals other than the provided lunches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific painting locations, meeting information, recommended accommodations and additional workshop details will be provided to registered participants prior to the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainting Natchez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatchez is a place of contrasts — formal and informal, grand and intimate, historic and very much alive. It offers the kind of visual richness Wyatt is continually drawn to: architecture, people, light, texture and a strong sense of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal of these two days is not simply to paint recognizable Natchez landmarks, but to slow down and really look — to notice the way light moves across a building, how a street leads the eye, how a figure changes a composition, or how a familiar scene can become something entirely different when translated into watercolor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome prepared to paint, experiment and experience Natchez through an artist’s eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wyatt Waters Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Oct 23 \u0026 24","offer_id":52837566152935,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/6730\/files\/Screenshot2025-12-01at8.25.42PM.png?v=1764642749","url":"https:\/\/wyattwaters.com\/products\/natchez-ms-workshop-with-wyatt-october-28-29-2027","provider":"Wyatt Waters Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}